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Ronaldo feels Isco is the problem at Real Madrid

Siddharth Nair
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source : cronaldodaily.com

Real Madrid’s Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo vent his anger over former Malaga midfielder Isco as the former believes the Spaniard is the reason behind Real Madrid’s dismal display in the ongoing season.

According to the Spanish media outlet Don Balon, Ronaldo reckons Isco is the ‘rotten apple’ in the mix.

The report of  Ronaldo’s outburst came in public domain after Real Madrid returned to their winning ways in the Champions League against Cypriot side Apoel Nicosia. The La Liga giant defeated Apoel Nicosia by a massive 6-0 margin to keep their hope for qualifying for the next round alive.

In the same match, Ronaldo got his scoring boots back as he scored twice while Karim Benzema joined the party as well netting his first goal since the month of October.

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It was learnt that Ronaldo told the club president, Florentino Perez, that Isco is the ‘rotten apple ‘ in the group and is holding back the spirit of the team. Hence, he needs to be axed for the group.

The same media outlet also revealed that both Ronaldo and Benzema want either Luka Modric or Marco Asensio in the first XI in the place of Isco. Interestingly, Ronaldo also dished out the name of Gareth Bale for the position. Right now, the Walse star starts on the bench as he is yet to recover from his triple injuries.

In Real Madrid’s Champions League victory on Tuesday, both Asensio and Modric played at the wings while Isco watched the match from the bench.

Ronaldo believes Isco is holding back the tea

Ronaldo believes Isco is the main reason Real Madrid are 10 points behind of  La Liga table topper Barcelona and lost to English Premier League (EPL) side Tottenham in the Champions League. In the Champions League, Real Madrid are currently at the second position.

In this difficult time for the team, Isco made 12 appearances in La Liga and scored four goals, three more than out of sorts Ronaldo and Benzema.

Though Ronaldo is not happy with Isco, the latter has the blessing of head coach Zidane. It was the former France international who gave Isco an extended run in the side after he impressed at the end of the last season as the Spanish giant went on to win the Champions League.

In the La Liga, where Real Madrid are standing at the third position, Zidane is under huge pressure as their chance of winning the league is gradually getting out of hand.

Hence, to get rid of this situation Ronaldo offered a solution as he believed axing Isco from the team will bring fortune. Ronaldo and co. will play their next La Liga game against Malaga-Isco’s former team on Saturday.

Now, the most important question is whether manager Zidane will give Isco an opportunity to play against Malaga or ask him to warm the bench.

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